HSKT Hubs
Horizon-Scanning and Knowledge Transfer Hubs (HSKT Hubs) are at the heart of the FBD project. There is one real HSKT Hub in each project region and one virtual hub as the central database for sourcing, sharing and storing knowledge.Please visit: www.futuresbydesign.net
The HSKT Hubs will:
- Identify relevant data sources, acquire and build databases and the means to use data
- Harvest (source, store and analyse) business knowledge including information about technology, economy, economic forecasting, policy and markets
- Interpret these for SMEs and develop tools for SMEs to innovate, grow and increase productivity: How can an SME position itself to take advantage of such changes? How will such changes impact on markets, supply chains, business processes, investment?
- Enable SMEs to make use of HSKT resources by taking them through a ‘data entrepreneurship journey’ developed by our partner the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science:
1. Data Jump Start: to assess capacity
2. Data Brain Wave: to create a plan to develop data capacities
3. Data Booster: to enable the plan to succeed
4. Data Player: to sustain data-driven capacity.
- Keep flows of information continual and regularly updated
- Apply analysis for general use
- Develop a process for tailoring to specific SME needs.
In the first phase of our project, we have been:
- Finding existing open access data sources relevant to: technology, policy, economy, markets
- Understanding the world of SMEs so we can better develop the tools for HSKT hubs, provide the means to undertake general analyses of these data for all SMEs and provide the means to undertake specific analyses for specific SMEs
- Developing the means for SMEs to use the HSKT tools and their own sources of data.
Tools
Within the Futures By Design project, we work together on different tools and formats which we use to support organisations. The purpose is to help participating SME's with their next step to become more data driven. The developed tools help to outline the current situation, define the problem statement and explore the possibilities. Every tool has its own added value and is helpful in a different stage of working data-driven.
- Data Jumpstart + Data Report
- This scan consists of a set of 40 questions that dive deeper into various aspects of data maturity. For example, we look at the infrastructure, tools and culture within the organization. Every company that starts with the FbD process completes this scan. When the Data Jumpstart has been completed, we get started with the outcome. You will receive a report in which we break down the results and benchmark them against the reference group. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- This scan consists of a set of 40 questions that dive deeper into various aspects of data maturity. For example, we look at the infrastructure, tools and culture within the organization. Every company that starts with the FbD process completes this scan. When the Data Jumpstart has been completed, we get started with the outcome. You will receive a report in which we break down the results and benchmark them against the reference group. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Preparing for FbD project
- To support you in the best possible way on your journey to becoming a more data-driven company, it is important for us to get to know you and your company a little better. Therefore, we created this assignment with several questions about your company. What do you encounter in your company and where do you see opportunities with data? What do your employees and customers think of your ideas? More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- To support you in the best possible way on your journey to becoming a more data-driven company, it is important for us to get to know you and your company a little better. Therefore, we created this assignment with several questions about your company. What do you encounter in your company and where do you see opportunities with data? What do your employees and customers think of your ideas? More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Data inspiration booklet
- In order to give the SMEs participating in the FbD process a better picture of what is already possible for SMEs in the field of data science, we have created a booklet in which some examples of projects within SMEs are illustrated. The Data Jumpstart tool provides a level of data maturity for your company. The examples in this inspiration folder are also divided into these 5 data maturity levels, hence you can easily see which example projects are feasible for your data maturity level. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- In order to give the SMEs participating in the FbD process a better picture of what is already possible for SMEs in the field of data science, we have created a booklet in which some examples of projects within SMEs are illustrated. The Data Jumpstart tool provides a level of data maturity for your company. The examples in this inspiration folder are also divided into these 5 data maturity levels, hence you can easily see which example projects are feasible for your data maturity level. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- How to determine focus guide
- Most entrepreneurs who want to start the transition to a more data-driven company run into the following question: "Where do I start?". This guide has been created with the aim of helping you determine your starting point. You decide on which part of your company you want to focus, you gain insight into your main motivation to get started, you define your ambition and challenges and ultimately work towards the challenge that requires the least effort and represents the most added value for your company. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Most entrepreneurs who want to start the transition to a more data-driven company run into the following question: "Where do I start?". This guide has been created with the aim of helping you determine your starting point. You decide on which part of your company you want to focus, you gain insight into your main motivation to get started, you define your ambition and challenges and ultimately work towards the challenge that requires the least effort and represents the most added value for your company. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Data structure guide
- Before we move on to the cool predictions, it's important to know if the data is ready for this. This data structure manual explains how a company can best check whether the data is collected correctly. It is important here that it is done consistently, but also consistently noted in the same way. For example, you can write down a telephone number in several ways, for example 0612345678, +31612345678, 06-12345678. In all cases the same is meant, but notated differently. For further analysis it is important that the data is clean and structured. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Before we move on to the cool predictions, it's important to know if the data is ready for this. This data structure manual explains how a company can best check whether the data is collected correctly. It is important here that it is done consistently, but also consistently noted in the same way. For example, you can write down a telephone number in several ways, for example 0612345678, +31612345678, 06-12345678. In all cases the same is meant, but notated differently. For further analysis it is important that the data is clean and structured. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Data Explorer
- Many SMEs are not yet familiar with the quality of their data. The Data Jumpstart shows where the organization stands in the terms of data maturity. Part of this is the data quality. For example, there may be a lot of empty values in certain columns, or a negative number for an invoiced amount. The Data Exploration tool has been developed to determine as an organization which parts in the data can improve data quality. The data can be uploaded in a simple manner and the company will receive a report containing the various findings in the data. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Many SMEs are not yet familiar with the quality of their data. The Data Jumpstart shows where the organization stands in the terms of data maturity. Part of this is the data quality. For example, there may be a lot of empty values in certain columns, or a negative number for an invoiced amount. The Data Exploration tool has been developed to determine as an organization which parts in the data can improve data quality. The data can be uploaded in a simple manner and the company will receive a report containing the various findings in the data. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Zipcode Explorer
- Various projects have shown that many organizations need insight into their demographic customer distribution. The Zipcode Explorer tool has been developed for this purpose. It provides insight into from which city and zip code the customers come from. By using this tool, for example, marketing can take place in a more targeted manner. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Various projects have shown that many organizations need insight into their demographic customer distribution. The Zipcode Explorer tool has been developed for this purpose. It provides insight into from which city and zip code the customers come from. By using this tool, for example, marketing can take place in a more targeted manner. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Footprint tool
- Do you want to know how fast your website is? Or what similar websites are? With the footprint tool you immediately get an overview of your website. This contains information about your social media accounts, contact information, most important keywords of your website, a short summary of the content, comparable websites and the loading speed. This allows you, for example, to compare how well your website scores compared to the competition. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Do you want to know how fast your website is? Or what similar websites are? With the footprint tool you immediately get an overview of your website. This contains information about your social media accounts, contact information, most important keywords of your website, a short summary of the content, comparable websites and the loading speed. This allows you, for example, to compare how well your website scores compared to the competition. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Datasources checklist
- A data sources checklist has been developed to check the quality of your data sources. With this, the available data sources are mapped, but also described which are relevant within the organization by using the 4 Vs of Big Data. For each data source, questions are asked such as "Is it an open data source?", "Is it sensitive data from a privacy perspective?", "How was this data collected?". By providing the answers to these questions, you can think in advance whether you will run into problems with a data science project. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- A data sources checklist has been developed to check the quality of your data sources. With this, the available data sources are mapped, but also described which are relevant within the organization by using the 4 Vs of Big Data. For each data source, questions are asked such as "Is it an open data source?", "Is it sensitive data from a privacy perspective?", "How was this data collected?". By providing the answers to these questions, you can think in advance whether you will run into problems with a data science project. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Data Brainwave
- The Data Brainwave is a tool which helps a company identify specific and feasible projects in the field of Data Science. By filling in the twelve boxes in the canvas, it becomes clear where the opportunities and challenges lie with regard to working with data. The filled canvas provides a Data Scientist with the necessary information to eventually define a project. The Data Brainwave distinguishes between three main categories:
- Knowledge infrastructure The extent to which various software is currently used, the expertise in-house, or collaborations with IT parties.
- Preconditions Prior to a project, consideration must be given to the commitment from different (management)layers, the available budget and the application of regulations.
- Expectation management By considering the expected results and ongoing challenges in advance, the chances of the project succeeding are greater.
- The twelve sub-topics on the canvas have been determined based on more than fifty Data Science projects and scientific research. The research shows that it is difficult for companies to start with Data Science. This Data Brainwave can therefore also be used as a stand-alone tool. However, some partners also offer the option to complete this canvas together. Ask the affiliate partner for more information! More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- The Data Brainwave is a tool which helps a company identify specific and feasible projects in the field of Data Science. By filling in the twelve boxes in the canvas, it becomes clear where the opportunities and challenges lie with regard to working with data. The filled canvas provides a Data Scientist with the necessary information to eventually define a project. The Data Brainwave distinguishes between three main categories:
- Data Booster
- The Data Booster has been developed to convert the results of the Data Brainwave and Data Jumpstart into actions. A brainstorm session is organized with the affiliate partner. The insights from the various used tools are discussed and used to start with a first specified step. During this session, we look at what else the company needs in terms of tools or support to achieve the formulated goal. After this session, the company or another commercial party can immediately start a project. In some cases, the partner can also support in the implementation of the project. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- The Data Booster has been developed to convert the results of the Data Brainwave and Data Jumpstart into actions. A brainstorm session is organized with the affiliate partner. The insights from the various used tools are discussed and used to start with a first specified step. During this session, we look at what else the company needs in terms of tools or support to achieve the formulated goal. After this session, the company or another commercial party can immediately start a project. In some cases, the partner can also support in the implementation of the project. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Data Ethics
- The Data Project Ethics Assessment (DPEA) is intended as a decision-making tool to help data (science) students, practitioners and entrepreneurs start a data science project. The DEPA consists of a series of questions covering some, but certainly not all, important ethical considerations. Filling in the form gives a global picture of the ethical impact of the project. This could then affect the choice to start the project, make changes, or stop it altogether and abort it. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- The Data Project Ethics Assessment (DPEA) is intended as a decision-making tool to help data (science) students, practitioners and entrepreneurs start a data science project. The DEPA consists of a series of questions covering some, but certainly not all, important ethical considerations. Filling in the form gives a global picture of the ethical impact of the project. This could then affect the choice to start the project, make changes, or stop it altogether and abort it. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Data Security
- Whether you are working with the data within your own company or working together with another party, it is very important to also consider how you handle your data safely. We have made a small checklist for you with several tips on how to handle data in the safest possible way and what you should consider when thinking about working safely with data.More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Whether you are working with the data within your own company or working together with another party, it is very important to also consider how you handle your data safely. We have made a small checklist for you with several tips on how to handle data in the safest possible way and what you should consider when thinking about working safely with data.More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Leadsfinder tool
- The leadsfinder tool is developed to find new leads comparable to your current customers based on the different linkedin profiles. You are able to set filters for different geographical locations, the type of industry, the amount of employees etc. This can be very helpful when you need to target new customers. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- The leadsfinder tool is developed to find new leads comparable to your current customers based on the different linkedin profiles. You are able to set filters for different geographical locations, the type of industry, the amount of employees etc. This can be very helpful when you need to target new customers. More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Guide to Social Media Marketing
- Social media is a pervasive part of both private lives and modern industry. Worldwide there are approximately 4.2 billion users across dozens of social media platforms. With this scale of active userbase, it’s no wonder that businesses have increasingly turned to social media for marketing purposes. Compared with traditional modes of marketing, regional and, if desired, global audiences can be targeted and reached with relatively little effort. Built-in analytics allow for easy statistical analyses, and the sheer nature of social media have reshaped the way businesses communicate with their consumers. Facebook and Instagram, for example, have pretty strong built-in data insights, but there are also external programs you can use for a more in-depth analysis of your target audience, performance stats, etc. This guide will take you through the basics of social media marketing and the steps your SME can take to implement a successful strategy! More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Social media is a pervasive part of both private lives and modern industry. Worldwide there are approximately 4.2 billion users across dozens of social media platforms. With this scale of active userbase, it’s no wonder that businesses have increasingly turned to social media for marketing purposes. Compared with traditional modes of marketing, regional and, if desired, global audiences can be targeted and reached with relatively little effort. Built-in analytics allow for easy statistical analyses, and the sheer nature of social media have reshaped the way businesses communicate with their consumers. Facebook and Instagram, for example, have pretty strong built-in data insights, but there are also external programs you can use for a more in-depth analysis of your target audience, performance stats, etc. This guide will take you through the basics of social media marketing and the steps your SME can take to implement a successful strategy! More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Word Cloud
- A word cloud is an image made of words that together resemble a cloudy shape. The size of a word shows how important it is e.g. how often it appears in a text — its frequency. People typically use word clouds to easily produce a summary of large documents (reports, speeches), to create art on a topic (gifts, displays) or to visualise data (tables, surveys). More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- A word cloud is an image made of words that together resemble a cloudy shape. The size of a word shows how important it is e.g. how often it appears in a text — its frequency. People typically use word clouds to easily produce a summary of large documents (reports, speeches), to create art on a topic (gifts, displays) or to visualise data (tables, surveys). More information: www.futuresbydesign.net
- Glossary
- Need help understanding all buzzword related to digitalization and new technology? Check out our glossary with commonly used word in the field of digitalization and data science!
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Currently we are still busy developing new tools. Keep an eye on our website! * Some SME's may not require all steps or a different order. This is in consultation with the partner.